Qatar Airways Executive to Offer Gulfstream G700 Service to its VIP Customers
Abhishek Nayar
20 Jun 2023

With the debut of the Gulfstream G700 business aircraft, Qatar Airways Executive, the airline's private jet branch, is aiming to redefine the VIP travel experience. The G700, unveiled at a grand media event during the Paris Air Show 2023, offers unrivalled opulence, comfort, and performance for discerning travellers.
Qatar Airways' Executive Evolution
Qatar Airways Executive is well-known for its dedication to providing the best in service and luxury on private aircraft. It has built a reputation as a top provider of premium travel experiences over the years. Qatar Airways Executive made headlines in 2019 when it became the first client for the new Gulfstream G700 business aircraft. It expands its commitment to excellence with the debut of the Gulfstream G700.
The Gulfstream G700: A Class of Its Own
Unmatched Comfort and Luxury
The Gulfstream G700 redefines luxury in the private aviation industry. Its spacious cabin is meticulously designed to cater to the discerning tastes of VIP guests. With a maximum seating capacity of up to 19 passengers, the G700 offers ample room for relaxation and productivity. Passengers can enjoy fully reclining seats, customizable lighting, and state-of-the-art entertainment systems.
Exceptional Performance and Range
Qatar Airways Executive's Gulfstream G700 delivers exceptional performance capabilities. Powered by Rolls-Royce engines, the aircraft offers impressive speed, climbing to a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet. The business jet is powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and has a range of 7,500 nautical miles or 13,890 kilometers at Mach 0.85, 6,400 nautical miles or 11,853 kilometers at Mach 0.90.
State-of-the-Art Technology
The Gulfstream G700 is equipped with the latest advancements in aviation technology. The aircraft features an intuitive cabin management system that allows passengers to control various aspects of their environment with ease. From adjusting temperature and lighting to accessing entertainment options, guests have full control at their fingertips. The cutting-edge aircraft allows for ultra-long-distance flights between practically all commercial city pairs and can fly nonstop from Doha to New York in 13 and a half hours and from Doha to Seoul in less than eight hours.
The Paris Air Show 2023: A Grand Unveiling
The media event during the Paris Air Show 2023 marked the official premiere of the Gulfstream G700. Amidst an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication, guests were treated to a captivating experience. A string quartet played in the background as the brand-new G700 aircraft took center stage. Top executives from Qatar Airways Executive and Gulfstream addressed the attendees, highlighting the exceptional features and luxurious offerings of the G700.
"Gulfstream has a long-standing partnership with Qatar Executive, and we are honored to have them as our international partner for the launch of the G700," said Gulfstream Aerospace President Mark Burns. This aircraft features the industry's most capacious, inventive, and versatile interior, and we eagerly await its certification and entry into Qatar Executive's remarkable fleet."
The Future of VIP Travel with Qatar Airways Executive
Qatar Airways Executive's introduction of the Gulfstream G700 sets a new benchmark for VIP travel. By combining unparalleled luxury, exceptional performance, and state-of-the-art technology, Qatar Airways Executive ensures an unforgettable experience for its esteemed guests. The G700 represents the airline's ongoing commitment to innovation and delivering the utmost in customer satisfaction.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Gulfstream G700 business aircraft, introduced by Qatar Airways Executive, raises the bar for VIP travel. With its unmatched comfort, exceptional performance, and state-of-the-art technology, the G700 promises an unparalleled experience for discerning travelers. Qatar Airways Executive continues to redefine luxury and sophistication in private aviation, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.
With Inputs from Qatar Airways
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India’s aviation market is flourishing very rapidly. As air travel rebounds, India is coming up with several new airlines. Akasa Air made its debut in the Indian market last year and now has the best On-Time Performance.
Now, Another airline, NS Airline is unveiled. According to its website, NS (National Service) Airline, aims to provide a consistently excellent, professional, innovative, and customer-driven service to ensure its successful entry into the Indian aviation market. This business venture aims to redefine air travel in India and to provide Indian travellers with an affordable, hassle-free and personalized flying experience. Further, this will also help create large-scale job prospects in India for the youth, especially in the post-pandemic era.
The Airline plans to launch its commercial operations in the fall of 2023 with a fleet of A320 Neo Aircraft. According to the airline’s website, it also plans to launch its cargo operations with a fleet of 10 Airbus freighter aircraft. The airline will be starting its operations from the metro cities in India. Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad will be the main airports where they would operate initially. The airline plans to go international shortly thereafter.
TruJet Rebranded as NS Airline
NS Airline is the rebranded name of the regional airline TruJet which ceased its operations in February 2022. NS Aviation Chairman Dr Mohammed Ali said that the Truiet brand will continue for some time and later will change into NS Airlines. NS Aviation, a renowned aviation company in Florida, USA, announced that it has acquired an 85% stake in Hyderabad -based TruJet, a budget airline in India. The total valuation of the acquisition was INR 450 crore and the transaction will be completed soon, Ms Isha Ali, Vice Chairman, NS Aviation said at a meeting held here.
With the blessing of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, NS Aviation will invest multi-crores in the aviation sector in India and most of the investments will be made in Hyderabad to resume TruJet operations, he said NS Airlines plans to commence operations this year with a strong focus on the regional market.
TruJet Managing Director V. Umesh said that we have permissions till October 2024 and in the next 3-4 months, we will get all approvals from DGCA as some of the permissions were suspended earlier. With TruJet's current permissions, NS Aviation will have over 116 UDAN routes, expanding connectivity across the country, he said. We will invest between INR 200-300 crore in the next two years and operate between 25-30 aircraft in the country, Umesh added.
Isha Ali, the Chairman of the airline said that we are planning to induct 100 Airbus A320 Neo aircraft in India as it is already having 40 aircraft running by American Airlines. By 2030, India needed 1600 aircraft to meet demand, she said that our initial focus of the new airlines will be on the domestic sector with operations targeting the metro cities of Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad and these key airports will service as the foundation for the airline's expansion into the International market. We will operate flights to Tier-Il and III cities by the end of this year and International destinations by the next one-and-half year, Isha Ali informed.
She said that we are planning to induct 100 Airbus A320 Neo aircraft in India as it is already having 40 aircraft running by American Airlines. By 2030, India needed 1600 aircraft to meet demand, she said that our initial focus of the new airlines will be on the domestic sector with operations targeting the metro cities of Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad and these key airports will service as the foundation for the airline's expansion into the International market. We will operate flights to Tier-Il and III cities by the end of this year and International destinations by the next one-and-half year, Isha Ali informed.
Founders of the upcoming airline
Dr. Mohammed Ali is appointed as the Chairman of the airline. He has more than 17 years of expertise in the aviation industry and was one of the founder partners in an overseas airline in 2001 (which he subsequently sold off in 2017). He is also a world-renowned Cardiothoracic surgeon from Philadelphia, USA. He has been a global investor since the 1990s.
Mrs. Isha Ali is appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the airline. She is an entrepreneur who garnered huge praise for establishing a life-saving medical oxygen manufacturing unit during the pandemic. With an academic background of Bachelors in Computer Engineering and Masters in Quantitative Finance from the USA, Mrs. Ali had earlier launched a FinTech start-up single-handedly, the second-largest company in America in this domain.
Upcoming New Airlines
Recently, a new regional airline FLY91 was launched which is backed by aviation industry veterans such as Mr. Manoj Chacko, formerly executive vice-president of suspended Kingfisher Airlines and CEO, of Business Travel, SOTC, who has joined hands with Harsha Raghavan, former India head of Fairfax, the Canada-based financial company that has a stake in Bengaluru International Airport Ltd, to launch Just UDO (which translates to just fly) Aviation, the company behind the airline. Raghavan’s investment firm Convergent Finance earmarked INR 200 crore as the project outlay for the upcoming airline.
Another Airline, Jettwings Airways aims to be India’s first airline from the country’s northeast region. Jettwings Airways has received the No Objection Certificate, or NOC, to operate Scheduled Commuter Air Transport Services in India under the government’s regional connectivity scheme. The airline, with its base in Guwahati, plans to offer regional connectivity to passengers under the UDAN Scheme to several destinations in the Northeast and eastern regions initially. It plans to start regional flight services in the Northeast by the end of the year with a fleet of two aircraft. At first JettWings will lease two twin-class Embraer E175 aircraft which will carry around 76-90 passengers and going forward they will look at the bigger Embraer E-Jet E2 planes which will carry around 100-150 passengers. JettWings will also bid for routes under the government's regional connectivity scheme Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) for helicopter services in the northeastern states of India. Jettwings Airways said it acknowledges the demand for reliable, quick and high-quality service in regional connectivity. The airline has assembled a team of experienced aviation professionals to meet this expectation.
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Boeing expects to increase production of its best-selling 737 MAX to 38 jets a month "pretty soon," but the company is likely to see supply chain instability at every rate increase, the head of Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) said.
Boeing had planned to bolster 737 MAX production from its current 31 jets per month before the end of the year, but that could occur "sooner rather than later," BCA CEO Stan Deal told reporters during a roundtable ahead of the Paris Airshow. However, he warned that the supply chain continues to be a challenge, with new issues constantly being found.
While there was instability as the industry increased production rates before 2019, “this is a little different," Deal said. "COVID had a pretty significant impact on labour, and this industry still depends on labour… to get to its net efficiency."
Boeing has started a supply chain quality review, with participants including CEOs and other C-suite officials, as well as quality and engineering officials from Boeing's tier-one supply chain that creates major aero-structures and sub-assemblies, Deal said.
Boeing Deliveries Up by 43% in May
Boeing delivered 50 jets in May, 13 fewer than European rival Airbus, but a 43% improvement on the same month last year. Deliveries of the cash-generating Boeing 737 MAX increased to 35 jets in May, Boeing said on June 13. The company handed over only 17 MAXs to customers the prior month when Boeing found a bracket installation defect that forced it to fix aircraft before delivery. Boeing also delivered eight widebody 787 Dreamliners, three 767 freighters, three 777 freighters and a 737 that will be modified into a P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for South Korea.
The new 787 orders included deals to sell eight -9s to unidentified customers and two -8s to Papua New Guinea’s Air Niugini. Southwest Airlines received the most Boeing jets last month – 11 737 Max – while United Airlines and Ryanair each received six examples. The company also made accounting adjustments in May that added another 59 aircraft to its backlog. Those deals were not new, but Boeing had previously transferred them into an accounting bucket called “ASC-606”, reserved for orders Boeing suspects will not actually close due to factors including customers’ financial health. The May adjustments signify Boeing now views 59 more orders as solid.
Orders & Cancellations
Boeing booked 69 orders in May, including 59 MAXs and 10 Dreamliners. It also reported 11 cancellations, which included four 737 MAXs for Air Niugini, six 777 freighters for Hong Kong International Aviation and one 777-300ER for an unidentified customer. Over the first five months of the year, Boeing delivered 206 aircraft - fewer than rival Airbus, which has delivered 244 over the same period. Airbus is also slightly ahead on net orders, with 144 to Boeing's 127. Boeing closed May with 4,634 jets in its backlog – up 67 units from the end of April – comprising: 3,655 737s, 116 767s, 324 777s and 539 787s.
Boeing Jump-Starts 737 MAX Angle-Of-Attack System Retrofits
Boeing is getting a head start on retrofitting the 737 MAX fleet with an additional angle-of-attack monitoring system by rolling out new aircraft with the needed wiring in place and preparing a service bulletin for operators to use on in-service airframes.
"All the airplanes we are building now are pre-wired," 737 Customer Leader Bob Michael told ShowNews on June 18 at the Paris Air Show. "We actually started to install the wiring on production [aircraft] last summer."
The enhanced angle of attack (eAOA)—required by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as part of agreeing to the 737 MAX's return to service following fatal accidents in 2018 and 2019 and its subsequent grounding—provides a third source of AOA data. It uses five software monitors embedded into existing hardware to track data from the aircraft's two physical AOA sensors, explained Boeing 737 MAX Chief Pilot Justin Carlson. Any abnormalities are detected and flagged, and the malfunctioning AOA sensor is removed.
"All of that happens automatically," Carlson said. The system also includes new switches that allow pilots to disable nuisance alerts triggered by a malfunctioning AOA. The new monitoring is designed to do this, but the switches serve as a backup, Carlson said.
Boeing has agreed to roll out the entire package of changes on the rest of the 737 MAX fleet within three years once it gets certified on the 737-10. Ideally, the work will be done during scheduled heavy maintenance visits. "There's a fair amount of wiring that has to be added in the flight deck and the [electronic equipment] bay," Michael said.
The company is working on a service bulletin that operators can use to pre-wire their 737 MAXs. It is expected to be released by yearend. Once the 737-10 is certified, a second service bulletin will detail the entire upgrade. Boeing's latest plan includes FAA approval in 2024.
(With Inputs from Reuters and Aviation Week)
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Aviation giant Boeing has predicted that there will be a global demand for 42,595 new commercial jets by 2042, valued at USD 8 trillion. The prediction comes off the back of a resurgence in international traffic and domestic air travel that sees the industry returning to pre-pandemic levels. Rival manufacturer Airbus said it anticipated a need for 40,850 new passenger and cargo planes by 2042, bringing the world fleet to a total of 46,560 aircraft.
Boeing released its 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the company’s forecast of 20-year demand for commercial airplanes and services, in advance of the Paris Air Show. The CMO found passenger traffic is continuing to outpace global economic growth by 2.6%. The global fleet nearly doubled to 48,600 jets, expanding 3.5% per year and airlines replacing about half of the global fleet with new, more fuel-efficient models.
“The aviation industry has demonstrated resilience and adaptability after unprecedented disruption, with airlines responding to challenges, simplifying their fleets, improving efficiency and capitalizing on resurgent demand,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “Looking to the future of air travel, our 2023 CMO reflects a further evolution of passenger traffic tied to the global growth of the middle class, investments in sustainability, continued growth for low-cost carriers and air cargo demand to serve evolving supply chains and express cargo delivery.”
Other findings in the outlook include:
Asia-Pacific markets represent more than 40% of global demand with half of that total in China. South Asia’s fleet will expand more than 7% annually, the world’s fastest rate, with India accounting for more than 90% of the region’s passenger traffic. North America and Europe will each account for about 20% of global demand. Low-cost carriers will operate more than 40% of the single-aisle fleet in 2042, up from 10% 20 years ago.
After omitting demand for Russia and Central Asia in last year’s CMO due to uncertainty in the region, this year’s forecast covers Russia and Central Asia in the Eurasia region, which comprises about 3% of the global fleet by 2042.
Commercial Services forecasts a total served market worth USD 3.8 trillion, including digital solutions that increase efficiency and reduce cost; robust demand for parts and supply chain solutions; growing maintenance and modification options; and effective training to enhance safety and support the pilot and technician pipeline.
Also, in the 20-year forecast period, Boeing anticipates demand for New single-aisle airplanes will account for more than 75% of all new deliveries, up slightly from the 2022 outlook, and totalling more than 32,000 airplanes. Also, New widebody jets will be nearly 20% of deliveries, with more than 7,400 airplanes enabling airlines to open new markets and serve existing routes more efficiently.
Air cargo will continue to outpace global trade growth, with carriers requiring 2,800 dedicated freighters. This includes more than 900 new widebodies as well as converted narrow-body and widebody models.
Boeing predicts between 2023 and 2042 there will be 1,810 regional jet new deliveries, 32,420 single aisle, 7,440, widebody and 925 freighter. Boeing has published the CMO annually since 1961. As the longest-running jet forecast, the CMO is regarded as the most comprehensive analysis of the commercial aviation industry.
Boeing Defence prediction
Boeing's defence unit, on the other hand, is expected to see margins resembling those of the first quarter, according to Boeing Defence CEO Ted Colbert. The unit faced negative margins in the first quarter due to a pre-tax charge of USD 245 million related to the KC-46 tanker program. Colbert mentioned ongoing efforts to improve performance at the defence unit, although it will take time to see tangible results. “We’re still assessing where the numbers are going to fall," Colbert told reporters in a briefing ahead of the Paris Airshow.
Boeing's defence unit has been grappling with significant losses due to its fixed-price development programs, including the KC-46, the T-7 training jet, and new Air Force One planes. The delivery of KC-46 tankers has been delayed due to supplier issues, and no reworked tanker has been delivered to the Air Force as yet.
Meanwhile, Airbus is reportedly exploring the development of the X9 helicopter, a potential successor to Airbus Helicopters' H145 light-twin chopper. The X9 project, which has been in the works for some time, is still in the demonstration phase, with plans for a demonstrator currently underway. Airbus is focusing on propulsion and other options for the X9 as it explores the next generation of helicopters. However, any launch decision for the X9 remains in the future, as the upgraded H145 is still in demand.
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Airbus SE is poised for a grand entrance at the Paris Air Show, where the European planemaker could announce a record 500-aircraft agreement with Indian carrier IndiGo on the first day. The proposed order, which would double the airline’s existing backlog, is for A320neo family aircraft, according to people familiar with the negotiations. IndiGo and Airbus are moving to announce the accord as early as Monday, said the people, asking not to be identified because the talks are private. This family consists of A320Neo, A321Neo and A321 XLR aircraft.
The value of the order, at the list price of these aircraft, will be around $500 billion, but the actual value is expected to be smaller as large orders enjoy heavy discounts. The order will be bigger than Air India's order of 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing placed in March. The report added that Indigo also has a pending delivery of 477 aircraft from the A320 family by 2030. Of the 500 planes in the order, 300 are expected to be A321Neo and A321 XLR aircraft. These planes can operate flights for up to eight hours and will be an important part of the airline's plan to expand in Europe.
IndiGo is also known to be in discussions with both Airbus and Boeing regarding a widebody order for around 25 new aircraft. From Boeing, the 787 Dreamliner is reportedly in the picture, while discussions with Airbus are said to revolve around the Airbus A330. At the recent IATA AGM, the airline's CEO Peter Elbers declined to comment on the rumours.
Airbus is also working to firm up talks with Saudi carrier Flynas Co. for a large narrowbody order that could become another marquee deal of the event alongside IndiGo, other people said, confirming negotiations previously reported by Bloomberg News. Negotiations for both transactions could still drag out and the final number might change, the people cautioned.
Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury said that the show will demonstrate how the industry is returning “back to the good old times of excitement.” Even before the event, Airbus said it struck deals for 60 A320 family aircraft and 10 A350s from undisclosed customers, setting the pace for what stands to be a few busy days of orders.
Flynas said last year that it wants to raise the volume of its orders to 250 aircraft to become the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East. The company now has a fleet of about 50 aircraft, most of which are Airbus A320s. It also has about 50 orders pending with the European manufacturer.
IndiGo's Expansion
IndiGo already has a backlog of about 500 planes as part of the previous accord, including a 300-plane order in 2019. Reuters reported this month that IndiGo was close to placing a record deal with Airbus. The airline is also working on a separate purchase of widebody aircraft, with both Airbus and Boeing Co. vying for a deal involving about 25 aircraft, other people said. Boeing may have the upper hand to secure that accord with its 787 Dreamliner, though negotiations remain in flux, said one of the people.
A purchase by IndiGo would top a recent agreement by Air India to buy 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing as the country’s former flag carrier rebuilds its operations with a modern fleet under new ownership. India is one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world with Indigo controlling close to 60% of domestic flying.
IndiGo has codeshare agreements with seven airlines, including Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, and KLM. Through its alliance with Turkish Airlines, IndiGo has expanded into Europe, a popular destination among Indian tourists. The budget carrier now flies to 33 European airports. IndiGo has begun international operations in Istanbul with its first wide-body aircraft, a Boeing 777, taken from codeshare partner Turkish Airlines which provides the pilots.
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